Today’s smart glasses are getting even smarter. CyberTimez, a world leader in augmented reality applications, has created Cyber Eyez, an application that enables low vision and blind users to magnify anything in their environment up to 15 times! The application can also read text in more than 100 languages without an internet connection. Cyber Eyez […]
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Making Old Electronics New Again
Environmental sustainability is of utmost importance to Easterseals Crossroads, as the assistive technology devices we collect and distribute can be hazardous if they’re discarded. Electronics contain heavy metals and toxic chemicals that can be harmful if released into the environment. “We go to great lengths to ensure we are being as environmentally-friendly as possible,” said […]
KAPSYS SmartVision2: The First Smartphone for the Visually Impaired
According to Statista, there are nearly 2.5 billion smartphone users worldwide. More than two hundred million of those users are in the United States. Smartphones today continue to progress as advances in telecommunication technology have been significant in recent years. But with features such as high-definition touchscreens, navigation tools, and high-speed internet browsing on the […]
J-Popper Ring-Pull Can Opener
Many love the “Easy Open” cans with the ring-pulls on them. However, for individuals with arthritis, dexterity issues and more these cans are anything but easy to open. This is where the J-Popper comes in handy.The J-Popper is a can opener that easily opens any can with a ring-pull mechanism. While using this simple device, […]
7 Assistive Kitchen Cutting Devices
“For many individuals, time in the kitchen is special. It gives them a chance to be creative and have a result that is as delicious as it is beautiful.” Low vision and poor dexterity often make prepping and cooking foods extremely challenging. Fortunately, there are so many kitchen advancements that allow individuals to continue to […]
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Aging in Place with Assistive Technology
Every year, INDATA hosts four free, full-day training sessions that offer an in-depth look at how assistive technology can help in our everyday lives. This Friday, March 2, INDATA explores how assistive technology can help people as they age. “Growing older comes with all sorts of obstacles,” said Brian Norton, the director of assistive technology […]